Since its early years many have commented on the use of the Language of Flowers and indeed, the meanings of individual flowers – so goodness knows what sort mixed messages have been relayed as history has elapsed!  Even today there is no definitive list of meanings and there are even instances were modern times have changed historic meanings.  Traditionally, daffodils had a meaning “ You’re the only one” today it is more commonly associated with hope and as a result of its use by charities like Cancer Research. 

So instead of adding fuel to the fire the Beanstalk Co  thought it would use an alternate ‘Language of Flowers’ , simply using colour, in its range of card designs. Our Language of Flowers is summarised a little easier 

RED  - Love, Respect, Passion, Courage.

PINK  - Perfect happiness, Gentility, Grace, Thankfulness, Confidence, Admiration.

YELLOW – Friendship, Joy, Happiness, Zeal, Jealousy.

WHITE – Innocence, Purity, Secrecy, Heavenly, Silence.

PEACH OR CORAL – Enthusiasm, Desire, Sweetness, Modesty, Joy.

PURPLE – Faithfulness, Passion, Hope.

These summaries have been used in the new Expression card design which combine innovative design, unique flower photography and the Language of Flowers to help inspire your customers message.  The range is well worth a look.

Lime Flower Cellophane

One of the core packaging products used in the floristry industry and indeed in many other creative sectors is Cellophane. Cellophane was invented back in 1908 by a Swiss textile engineer who wanted to create a waterproof, clear protective material, and by 1927 Cellophane had been patented.

Today customers not only want a waterproof, clear product; they also want stylish, colourful, fun and funky designs to enhance their creations. Our latest addition to our cellophane range is all of the above and more!

The Flower Design range is a pearlised, Nasturtium style flower in Purple, Lime and Pink against a clear background, this of course will compliment the new Pearlised Transporter boxes.  This  quirky flower pattern is randomly scattered over the clear cellophane, each flower is partially ‘blocked in’ colour and partially outline, almost like a photo in the negative.  This is not one for the client who prefers the more traditional or cute designs , it will appeal to the young, trendy customer as it has that feeling of pizzazz about it!

In the floristry industry  alone, Cellophane is a multipurpose product, it can be used as a simple gift wrap for a single rose or specimen flower, to completing the finishing touches of  a Hand Tied arrangement or large Flat Bouquet.

Florists are always looking for a new way to use their creativity and design flair: cellophane scrunched up and placed in a vase can either provide ‘levels’ to balance or stack various floral accessories on or in, and will also provide an interesting  texture to the water disguising or hiding the stems.

Aqua packs of course require cellophane as the waterproof liner for the flowers to sit in, but with a stylishly designed cellophane, this product then takes practicality to a different level. Cellophane is also a stunning presentation tool: shredded or scrunched up, it then acts as a cushion for delicate or fragile items in baskets, hampers, ceramics and glassware. And then to finish, the same or co-ordinating cellophane can be used as the decorative wrapping – and with the flexibility of cellophane, size and shape of the item to be wrapped is not a problem.  

Cellophane is truly a versatile, durable product which keeps up with the demands of the creative florist – it’s a Clear Winner!

Silver Pearlised Transporter Box

Question: When is a cardboard box not a box?

Answer: When it’s a Living Vase.

Or to give it it’s other popular names, when it’s a Transporter Box, Castle Vase or Aqua Box.

The Transporter box is a key element of the florist’s attractive packaging options  and today sees the range extended with the launch of a ‘Pearlised’ finish.  Historically, the box has come in a Matt finish in over a dozen different colours and now you have even more options by selecting a new finish.

The Pearlised Transporter box is a glossy, shiny box that catches the light and now gives a ‘luxurious’ feel to any flower arrangement. In colour’s that will compliment any arrangement: the Dark Green, Metallic Red, Pink, Gold and Silver boxes will be an instant hit with all your customers.

At crucial times in the floristry calendar- Valentines, Mother’s Day and Christmas, Pearlised Transporter boxes will come into their own, allowing you to have beautiful displays ready to be immediately whisked off your shelves.  And the good news for the lucky recipient is they don’t have to worry if they’ve not got a suitable vase or how they are going to display their gift!

So if you have never tried the boxes, you should.  And for those regular users of Transporter boxes try the Pearlised ones, very classy!  Transporters are a real asset when it comes to practicality, protecting and supporting the flower arrangement during transit and helping to maintain the flowers condition by allowing the stems to remain in water. They also come flat packed for easy storage and can be assembled in a matter of seconds - no glue, tapes or staples – unlike some other flat packed products!

So if you didn’t already know, here’s a tip on using the boxes,  pre-assemble 3 sides of the box leaving the fourth panel flat.  Once your arrangement / Hand tied bouquet is complete you can then easily slide it into place in the box and then bring up the remaining panel into its slots.  Trying to construct all 4 sides at once can be frustrating…..enjoy the new finish.

New Flower Pick

So here is something new – cute and elegant!  Here we have yet another cool accessory to add to our Wedding Accessories range, so there is something for every bride, whatever her taste. 

We think Weddings are all about planning.  This can be a little or a lot of planning depending on the size of the wedding.  The time can be fun, tiresome and downright boring.  Research suggests that the average length of an engagement is 11 months so you there is a reasonable amount of time to get organised!  One thing we would say is always plan the detail of your wedding and don’t leave the flowers to the end!

Have a look round and sort the detailed finishes early, even down to the Flowers Picks you might use.  Think about who you might use the pretty accessory for, for instance, do you want to use the different coloured flowers to give the bridesmaids a little individuality. 

On the lighter side of folklore around weddings should remember traditions from ancient times!  In bygone ages the bridesmaids were dressed in a similar fashion to the bride so evil spirits had increased difficultly in distinguishing which one was the bride so it made it more difficult to put a hex on her!  So to balance it out hope there is a spider in your dress – apparently its good luck!

So superstition aside, simply afford yourself some style in your headdresses, corsages and arrangements – Flower Picks